Highway Department addressed Bryan Rotary on good roads plan
Charles Haile district representative of the State Highway Commission spoke at the Bryan Rotary Club luncheon. He outlined federal aid history, highway system goals, county funding issues, and the January 1 takeover of state roads. He emphasized location planning, maintenance, and non political backing for road improvements with Q A from Rotarians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Highway Department
Bryan Rotary Club
Bryan
College Station
Federal Congress
Highway Department
Bureau of Public Roads
State Highway Department
Haile
Peppy Bryan Rotary Club meeting features Haile guest speaker
A lively Bryan Rotary noon gathering at the Green Parrot Tea Room hosted Charles R. Haile, division highway engineer, with S. Moylan leading a song service. Visitors included Miss Sarah Armstrong and Eagle reporter, with attendance contests showing the Red Sox 100 percent.
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Green Parrot Tea Room
Charles R. Haile
State Highway Department
S. Moylan Gird
Barron
Sarah Armstrong
Bryan
Eagle
Rotary Club
Red Sox
White Sox
W. R. Fairman
E. W. Crenshaw, Jr
John M. Lawrence
D. X. Bible
Coach Bible
Rotary
Fort Worth
Mr. Bible
M. E. Wallace
Rotary Highway Committee
Wallace
Mr. Haile
C. L. Benson
W. S. Barron
C. 5. Beckwith
S. M. Bird
J. W. Black
Wilson Bradley
J. F. Casey
Gabe Cazell
W. J. Coulter
W. B. Cline
W. F. Davis
S. E. Eterstadt
BE. J. Fountain
J. M. Fountain
H. C. Fulgham
C. E. Greisser
Madison Hall
Kay Hassell
Tyler Haswell
E. P. Humbert
J. W. James
T. K. Lawrence
J. A. Moore
E. E. McAdams
Oak McKenzie
A. 5. McSwain
J. T.S. Park
M. L. Parker
David Reid
C. C. Todd
C. G Walker
M. EB. Wallace
D. L. Wilson
J. M. Lawrence, Jr
D. D. Vasbinder
J. H. Kraft
Forrest Jones
W. S. McCulloch
R. M. Dansby
C. F. Hillier
C. W. Goolsbee
J. Reese
M. F. Carroll
Crowds Flock to Cow-Sow-Hen Train Show
Bryan Eagle reports 3000 more cards to print as crowds visit the Cow-Sow Hen special on the Conta Fe. J. W. Boriskie notes school children and parents curious at each stop and says crowds are hard to manage. Exhibits include Boriskie’s birds and Fred Kohler’s poultry display drawing attention.
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Bryan Eagle
Wv. J. Boriskie
Boriskie
Fred Kohler
Bryan
W. J. Boriskie
Santa Fe
Brazos County
Texas
Louisiana
C. E. Jenkins
Brazos County Poultry Association
Jenkins
Patent Remedy Claims to Cure Kidney and Related Ailments
An advertisement asserts a remedy relieves kidney trouble rheumatism Brights disease diabetes dropsy heart failure and all kidney and bladder troubles. It promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Bryan Banks Elect New Officers and Directors Tuesday
The three Bryan banks The First National Bank The City National Bank and The First State Bank and Trust Company held stockholders meetings after business hours on Tuesday and elected new directors and officers for the coming year. Elected directors included H O Boatwright L L McInnis R W Howell J Webb Howell Travis B Bryan and others with officers such as H O Boatwright president L L McInnis vice president Travis B Bryan cashier and J H Todd assistant cashier. Additional officers and staff were named at subsequent meetings for accounting and bookkeeping roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Banks
Bryan
First National Bank
The
City National Bank
First State Bank and Trust Company
H. O. Boatwright
IL. L. McInnis
R. W. Howell
J. Webb Howell
Travis B. Bryan
L. L. McInnis
J. H. Todd
R. 8. Webb, Jr
R. H. Seale
W. 8. Higgs
W. J. Coulter
H. P. Dansby
C. M. Cole
W. S. Mial
J. N. Dulaney
W. S. Higgs
C. E. Jones
Pat Newton
L. B. Locke
Guy Harris
E. H. Astin
E. W. Crenshaw
Jno
M. Lawrence
R. Q. Astin
W. H. Cole
M. L. Parker
George G. Chance
F. L. Cavitt
J. H. Beard
District agents visit Brazos County schools for club work
District agents A. W. Buchanan and Miss Gertrude Blodgett with Miss Laura Roten and County Agent C. L. Benson visited Brazos County schools on Wednesday to promote club work. Miss Mary Jessie Stone accompanied the party in the afternoon to Steele's Store and Stone City, noting the enthusiasm of Brazos county club boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Buchanan
Gertrude Blodgett
Laura B. Roten
C. L. Benson
Mary Jessie Stone
Steele's Store
Stone City
Brazos County
John L. Cobb
Steele’s Store
Bryan
Sirohn Denena
Brazos County Holds Senatorial Ballots Await Authority
The Brazos County Election Board with sheriff, county clerk and county judge has ballots from the last senatorial election in the county clerk A S McSwain's hands. A proper order from the U S Senate committee is expected to authorize a recount. Ballots may be sent to Washington via Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
A. 5. McSwain
U. S. Senate
Senate
Geo. BE. B. Peddy
Earle B. Mayfield
Congress
Washington
Austin
Kapchinski Golden Wedding Celebrated in City Church
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kapchinski near College marked their golden wedding with a high mass at St. Joseph's church. Their twelve children, many grandchildren, and numerous friends joined a celebratory dinner at the Kapchinski home, honoring fifty years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Kapchinski
Near College
St. Joseph's Church
Kapchinski
Bryan Press Reports 41500 Bales Cotton In Past Season
J Sidney Smith weigher announced a season total of about 41500 bales of cotton pressed by the Bryan Press Company. He expected the final tally to reach around 43000 bales as the last of the crop arrived.
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Bryan Press Company
J. Sidney Smith
J. L. Edge Acquires North Main Street Property
J. L. Edge of this city becomes owner of a tract fronting 175 feet on North Main Street and extending 60 feet back, the former Conyer Feed & Livestock property. Edge and H. O. Ferguson closed the deal in Martin on Tuesday. Conyer Corporation has taken a five months lease on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Edge
North Main Street
Conyer Feed & Livestock Corporation
H. O. Ferguson
Martin
Conyer Corporation
Children celebrate birthdays at Professor Martin home
Lucile Marion Marten, age six, and Theodore Marten, age nine, hosted a party at West 29th Street home January 8 from 3 to 5:30 PM. Guests from Miss Marjorie Short's kindergarten and friends received favors while games awarded a dime, a thimble and a donkey prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Marion Marten
Charles Marten
West 29Th Street
Marjorie Short
Genevieve Barron
Anabell Barnes
Elizabeth Holmes
Lois Kraft
Bernice Kraft
Doris Moehlman
Junior Whitley
Billy Holmes
Roland Person
Peggy Stewart
Mary Alice Saunders
Jack Ford
Walter Lee Porter, Jr
Georgette
Record December tax take sets new county high
Brazos County Tax Collector reports December 1923 as the largest month on record, with total collections about 40 percent higher than prior peaks. The grand total for the month is $89,985.01, spanning state and county ad valorem, polls, occupations, road districts, levee, schools, and automobile registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Roy Hudspeth
State Highway Department
County Highway Department
Brazos County Poll Taxes Taxation and Voting Call
In Brazos county about 3000 cars exist and roughly 1800 poll taxes have been paid, with February 1 approaching. Citizens are urged to register and vote in the upcoming presidential election to sustain democracy and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazos County
Powell Arrives as Pastor at A and M College
Rev L Farris Powell arrives at College Station to serve as student Christian group pastor. He will hold his first service Sunday evening. Powell is described as a young energetic minister with strong recommendations for college work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Farris Powell
Christian Church
Oregon
Colle
Dent
Powell
Infant Daughter of W H Joiner Dies in Mumford
Little Fva Joiner, age unspecified, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Joiner of Mumford, died Thursday morning at 8 15 at the family home. Survived by two siblings in Mumford. Body sent Thursday afternoon by McCulloch Gordon Co undertakers to Round Rock for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fva Joiner
W. H. Joiner
Mumford
Thursay
G. N
McCulloch-Gordon Co
Round Rock
Daily Eagle Ad Notice Could Sell Traces
Classified alert seeks to place a small buy and sell notice in the Daily Eagle. Possible item described as traceable property appropriate for a local sale. Contact details not provided in the fragment.
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The
Daily Eagle
Spring Weather After Cold Wave Brightens Town
After a white frost this morning the sun shone bright and warm. By noon the cold moderated and people felt hints of spring in their minds and hearts. Officials forecast warmer days ahead, bringing pleasure and plans for enjoyment.
Grimes County Women to Hold January Conference
Miss Laura Roten will greet delegates from Brazos County Federation of Clubs at the Grimes County Council of Women second quarterly meeting on January 17 at Singleton School Auditorium. An all day session with lunch will be provided. County superintendent of education, county commissioners and the Navarro Chamber of Commerce support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Roten
Brazos County Federation of Clubs
Secon
Grimes County Council of Women
Singleton
Navasota Chamber of Commerce
Death of Mr Newport in Arkansas
Fred C. Newport died in Little Rock after his father W. W. Newport fell seriously ill. Mr Newport Sr. passed away early today at a Marshall Arkansas hospital with funeral services scheduled in Marshall tomorrow.
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MR. Newport
Fred C. Newport
Little Rock
Arkansas
W. W. Newport
J. K. Beard
East Texas Editor Seeks News In Frantic Plea
An East Texas editor vents about a lack of news, lamenting the absence of crimes or accidents and hoping for any event to fill the paper. He humorously notes no one was dead or injured and no sensational incidents occurred to light up the edition.
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East Texas
Twenty-ninth Texas Legislature Opens in Bryan
The Texas legislature assembled in Bryan for the twenty-ninth session. D H M Whaling of Methods Church gave the opening prayer, Secretary of State Madden called the house to order, Lee J Rountree of Victoria named chief clerk, and J S Sherrill of Greenville defeated John H Bailey for speaker. A motion of sympathy for Colonel W H Mabry’s wife and mother, who died in Cuba, was adopted.
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Bryan
Houston Post
Austin
D. H. M. Whaling
The
Methods Church
Madden
Lee J. Rountree
Victoria
J. S. Sherrill
Greenville
John H. Bailey
Cuero
Kittrell
Harris
W. H. Mabry
Cuba
Two Cars Brush On College Road Collision
Two cars fender benders on College road last night around nine. Kosofsky proprietor of a local shoe shop assisted after a collision with another car purportedly carrying Lee Smith Perry Ferguson and others. No serious injuries. both vehicles damaged with the Smith car worst off.
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College Road
Smith
Funeral Services For Sgt Howell At Four Oclock Today
Funeral services for Sgt James E Howell were held at McCulloch Gordon Co chapel at 4 pm conducted by Rev Eine Vivian pastor of the Methodist church at College. The body will be shipped by Houston Texas Central Railway to his old home Tallassee Alabama Saturday morning accompanied by Sgt Mallory Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Howell
McCulloch- Gordon Co
Eine Vivian
College
Houston
Tallasee
Ala
Mallory Hall
Aggie Football Schedule Corrected for 1924 Home Games
James Sullivan, A and M athletics manager, announces an error in the 1924 schedule. Home games on Kyle Field will be held on Fridays, not Saturdays, with Arkansas Aggies and A and M on Oct. 17, Texas Christian University and A and M on Nov. 7, and Ree Institute and A and M on Nov. 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sullivan
A. and M. College
Kyle Field
Arkansas Aggies
Texas Christian University
Ree Institute
A and M
Son of Gardner Hurt Cranking Car
Ray Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. G R Gardner of College Road, was seriously injured this morning while cranking a car. A deep gash over an eye required several stitches. Doctors saw no immediate danger to his sight, though infection would change the prognosis.
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Ray Gardner
Charles R. Gardner
College Road
Brazos County Ag Notes Highlight 1924 Outlook
A Texas county bulletin reports on crop tariff impacts, turkey prices, and a bright long term agricultural outlook. It covers the U S Tariff Commission hearing on vegetable oils, local farm progress in Nacogdoches and Brazos counties, poultry notes, terracing efforts by Jack Shimen, and expectations for a strong 1924 growing season with drought vigilance and deep plowing emphasized.
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Louisiana
United States Tariff Commission
Washington
Jack Shimen
Prospect
Unknown illness symptoms described in old records
A historical note lists dull heavy feeling coated tongue and clogged bowels with brown spots and facial and body pimples as observed symptoms. The text presents a layperson’s health impression rather than a formal diagnosis or medical guidance.
Eberstadt Declines Granger Chamber Banquet Invitation
Secretary S. E. Eberstadt on January 22 declined an invitation to the Granger Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and luncheon on January 17 due to his duties arranging Bryan and Brazos County Chamber of Commerce events. He noted his willingness to serve other cities when Bryan and Brazos County needs do not require his immediate attention.
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Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce
Nacogdoche Chamber of Comerce
Bryan and Brazos County
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan
Brazos County
Two Popular Youths of Tabor Marry in Quiet Ceremony
Brown Harrison son of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and Miss Norfa Holliday daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Holliday, both of Tabor, wed Sunday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Brown with close relatives present. The couple, active in Tabor social and religious life, receive well wishes from a large circle of friends.
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Louise Blanton
Nona Harrison
Prentice Harrison
Conley Wilson
Mary Wilson
Wilma Holliday
George Harrison
G. M. Ammons
Ben FrankAmmons
The
Eagle
Mrs. Harrison
Dowling Grows Mammoth Amber Globe Turnips at Wellborn
J H Dowling of Wellborn brought turnip samples to Bryan noting a half acre planted mid September yielded large Amber Globe turnips that are sweet and not pithy. He plans to plant at least an acre next year on new ground with no fertilizer. He feeds the crop to his cattle.
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J. H. Dowling
Bryan
Eagle
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First State Bank
Mrs
North Main ST
Professor Martin
Rev. Powell
A. & M. College
Pasto
Miss Roten
Grimes Co
Sgt. Howell
AGGIE
G. R. Gardner
Granking Car
Brazos County Uutd
United
Bud Department Club
Notary Agent
C. L. Bea
A. C. Bayless
Hillsboro
A. and M. College of Texas
Ilsboro Rotary
Hill County
Bayless
Oured Institution
Bill Williamson
C. L. Beahord
Hicks
Bryan Rotary
Ocean Bear
Market News Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Great Range Belt
Javre
Montana
Amarillo
Roswell
New Mexico
Big Bend Country
Rio Grande Valley
Arizona
Future In Agriculture
A. B. Genung
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Herbert Janvrin Browne
West Gulf
Eberstadt
Granger Chamber
Tabor
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